Until the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the governor end their wrangling over cuts and tax hikes and give a final nod to the state budget, the future of millions of dollars earmarked for county and community fairs remains unknown. More...

According to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau last week, Fulton County's population has grown by 5 percent since July 2000, and the numbers make it very clear that the influx has largely been in Todd, Thompson and Bethel townships. More...

On the heels of last Thursday's resignation of Fulton County Commissioner Daniel Swain and his subsequent appointment to the vacant position of chief clerk, the remaining two members of the Board of Commissioners attended to an array of business du More...

Those looking forward to the fun, food and small-town fellowship associated with the Wells Tannery Homecoming later this month will have to find another means of reminiscing with family and friends. More...

20 Years Ago From The Files Of July 13, 1989 '89 State police at the McConnellsburg station are continuing their investigation into the discovery of two large, cultivated plots of marijuana plants found on state gamelands in Brush Creek Township More...

The weekend weather was wonderful. We had a nice shower over the weekend. Our sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Howard "Bill" Henry, who passed away last week. Sorry to hear Paul Byers was taken to Harrisburg Hospital. More...

JOLIET, Ill. - Mark Martin is disproving the theory that older drivers can't win in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. His win Saturday night in the Lifelock.com 400 at Chicago was his fourth victory of the 2009 season, more than any other driver. More...

Fresh off his big win a week ago against the Lucas Oil late model series in Ohio, Racin' Jason Covert came back to Hagerstown Speedway and continued his season dominance with his fifth win of the year Saturday night. More...

DANVILLE, Pa. (AP) - A medical student from Danville is one of four co-founders of a new nonprofit organization distributing cell phones to community health workers in developing countries worldwide. More...

It's been almost two years since turmoil began in the financial markets. And during that time, your own financial picture, along with that of virtually every other investor, has probably changed. More...

attended Modern Woodmen of America's Merit Club Leadership Conference in Hershey. Hill was one of 433 youth service club leaders from across the United States who earned the opportunity to take part in the conference. More...

Stanley and Linda Bain and Walter and Catherine Mills, both of Needmore, announce the engagement of their children, Erin Bain to Marshall Mills. She is a contract specialist at the National Cancer Institute in Rockville. More...

After a year of layoff after layoff at JLG Industries, parent company Oshkosh Corp. announced good news late Tuesday afternoon, saying 550 to 650 workers will be called back to build a billion-dollars' worth of armored vehicles for the U.S. Army. More...

In an unexpected move late last week, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners announced one commissioner seated on its three-person board would be stepping down in order to fill the shoes of recently retired chief clerk Richard Wible. More...

A front-page article appearing in last week's edition of The Fulton County News, "Specter Meets With Local Democrats," incorrectly attributed remarks made about employees fired from JLG Industries for wanting to unionize and the role greed plays in More...

Hazel M. (Truax) Justice, 91, Breezewood, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born on August 25, 1917, in Breezewood, a daughter of the late Thomas R. and Nellie A. (Mellott) Truax. More...

Helen L. Dickinson, 81, Saltillo, Pa., died Friday, July 10, 2009, at J.C. Blair Hospital in Huntingdon. She was born August 12, 1927 in Wells Valley, Pa., the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Strike) Newman. More...

To The Editor: President Obama visited Ghana last week and, while there, it was reported that he pledged $58 billion in U.S. aid to that country. We should support all emerging democracies, like Ghana, when we can. More...

To The Editor: The pool at Great Cove Golf Club should not be neglected or ignored. As the only swimming pool with public access in Mc- Connellsburg and the surrounding area, it is a gem for the community. More...

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, and Cowans Gap State Park would like to announce the following weekend activities at Cowans Gap: July 22 - 1:00 p.m. More...

Special Services Please join Immanuel Bible Church of Three Springs for a "Close Encounter with God's Word!" In this galactic adventure like no other, kids learn how God reveals Himself through His world and His Word. More...

WAYS Soccer Registration WAYS will be holding fall soccer registration at Gordon's Cruise-in on Tuesday, July 21, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 25, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Gordon's is located in Needmore. More...

Computer Classes Computer classes will be offered on Thursday, July 23, at the Fulton County Library: e-mail and blogging from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Internet Basics: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Computer Basics from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. More...

BRANT The family of Dick Brant would like to express their appreciation for the prayers, visits, phone calls, flowers, food and any other acts of kindness shown during Dick's illness and since his death. More...